Director of Policy and Research, Working Partnerships USA

Bob Brownstein has been the research and policy director at Working Partnerships USA for 17 years and was a leading strategist in developing the Santa Clara County's Children's Health Initiative. Bob is chair of the County Health Reform Stakeholder group and has played a leading role in the adoption of affordable housing policies, transit equity programs, city and county living wage policies, and San Jose's successful minimum wage initiative. He previously served as chief of staff for County Supervisor Susanne Wilson and budget director for San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer. He has a bachelor's degree from Princeton University, a master's in political science from Stanford University, and a master's in environmental studies from San Jose State University.

About CHCF

CHCF is dedicated to advancing meaningful, measurable improvements in the way the health care delivery system provides care to the people of California, particularly those with low incomes and those whose needs are not well served by the status quo. We work to ensure that people have access to the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford.

CHCF informs policymakers and industry leaders, invests in ideas and innovations, and connects with changemakers to create a more responsive, patient-centered health care system.